Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.Wu
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kunlunica2: 725 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001450091
Common Names
- Oxytropis xinghaiensis
- Xinghaiensis Oxytropis
- Xinghaiensis Oxytropis Plant
Description
Oxytropis xinghaiensis (also called Xinghai Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to China and is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes. It is an annual herb, reaching up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are pinnately divided and measure 5–10 cm long and 2–4 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis xinghaiensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis xinghaiensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis xinghaiensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Oxytropis xinghaiensis
Oxytropis xinghaiensis is native to China and can be found in the province of Qinghai.
Oxytropis xinghaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis xinghaiensis?
Oxytropis xinghaiensis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis xinghaiensis?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands
What are the characteristics of Oxytropis xinghaiensis?
It is an annual herb, up to 30 cm tall, with a slender stem and small yellow flowers
Species in the Oxytropis genus
Oxytropis sordida,
Oxytropis arctica,
Oxytropis besseyi,
Oxytropis kokrinensis,
Oxytropis lagopus,
Oxytropis lambertii,
Oxytropis oreophila,
Oxytropis parryi,
Oxytropis podocarpa,
Oxytropis sericea,
Oxytropis splendens,
Oxytropis viscida,
Oxytropis mollis,
Oxytropis borealis,
Oxytropis maydelliana,
Oxytropis nigrescens,
Oxytropis bellii,
Oxytropis amethystea,
Oxytropis urumovii,
Oxytropis sulphurea,
Oxytropis strobilacea,
Oxytropis varlakovii,
Oxytropis myriophylla,
Oxytropis glabra,
Oxytropis jordalii,
Oxytropis bicolor,
Oxytropis ochrocephala,
Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa,
Oxytropis turczaninovii,
Oxytropis neglecta,
Oxytropis lanata,
Oxytropis muricata,
Oxytropis oxyphylla,
Oxytropis sylvatica,
Oxytropis admiranda,
Oxytropis aellenii,
Oxytropis afghanica,
Oxytropis asterocarpa,
Oxytropis astragaloides,
Oxytropis aucheri,
Oxytropis baburi,
Oxytropis bicornis,
Oxytropis binaludensis,
Oxytropis boguschii,
Oxytropis cabulica,
Oxytropis chiliophylla,
Oxytropis chionophylla,
Oxytropis chitralensis,
Oxytropis chrysocarpa,
Oxytropis cinerea,
Species in the Fabaceae family